„A Gift and a Burden“ is a collective, founded by Julian Palacz and Patrick Topitschnig. The focus of their works is on issues like power, violence and control.

The martial performance „C#“ metamorphs from a nightmarish feeling to a moment of unwinding as the continuous repetitions evoke some kind of meditative state.

Due to the harsh sounds and the theatrical performance the recipient either is repelled or cannot avoid listening to it even if it might be a bit uncomfortable.

It is an interplay of escalating fear and violence as a relief, presented in an emotionless stoic way.